Step 20: Remote fuel trigger

Step 21: Follow up

I know that I covered a lot and I am sure I missed something. If something was not clear feel free to ask a question and I will try to clear it up or...

For Maker Faire Detroit 2011, I displayed a hack I made to a FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony. My fellow LVL1 Hackers and I had taken control of the motor control system of the toy and added a flame thrower to it. It seemed to go over really well with the crowd, so I am putting up the information for anyone to make there own. It was a blast to make and I hope everyone has as much fun remaking it. Just remember that this project uses Fire and should only be built and operated by no less then 2 adults with appropriate experience in fire safety and proper fire safety equipment on hand.

Step 1: Get it before you hack it

At one time, Butterscotch and S'more ponies both sold for around $300, but they seem to be discontinued. I would never suggest someone pay this much for something new, just to make it better. Thankfully, there is a fairly steady stream of them showing up on Craigslist and second hand stores.

I purchased my first Butterscotch off of Craigslist for $20. I have since picked up a second one for $25 from a peddlers mall. I commonly see them listed for ~$100, but with a little negotiation and/or patience you should be able to pick one up for dirt cheap.

Step 2: What you will need.

The tools you will need vary in this project. I will try to tier it based on what you want to accomplish with your FurReal pony.

HAHAH!!!! this thing is friggin fantastic, man. i love it. did you happen to see an episode of Robot Chicken where they did some "My Little Pony" ponies as the horses for the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse? this reminds me, somewhat, of what they did. but yours is EXPONENTIALLY cooler since it's bigger, motorized and, oh yeah, BREATHES FREAKIN FIRE!!! :)

Hey guys, I know a lot of us at i3Detroit loved the fire breathing pony and had a good time hanging out at the party. Hope to see you back at Maker Faire Detroit next year and remember our workshop is your workshop!

The tail is motorized but with the current code I can turn it on but not turn it off. I hope to have an update to the code in a few days. After that I will start to work on shooting glitter out of the back end.